Cómo hacer bien un personaje con todas las red flags, pero que sea IMPOSIBLE no amarlo
Review general de toda la serie completa:Al principio vi este dorama pensando que iba saturarme de clichés y una trama con personajes detestables que no podría tomarme en serio. Qué enorme fue mi sorpresa cuando en algún momento del camino me di cuenta que realmente estaba enganchada con la historia y experimentaba frustración con cada nuevo conflicto. Y en cuestión de clichés, tiene un montón pero me parece que funcionan muy bien.
Makino es buena protagonista, aunque constantemente tomaba decisiones que me molestaban o no comunicaba lo que le pasaba, lo que tranquilamente habría ahorrado muchos problemas. Domyoji al principio me pareció la persona más detestable del mundo, pero poco a poco logró ganarse mi cariño. Ayuda mucho que el actor que lo interpreta sea gracioso, porque eso ayuda a entender al personaje como un loco pero simpático. Me gusta pensar que es el prota tóxico maravilloso que las escritoras de Wattpad intentan crear pero nunca logran.
Makino y Domyoji hacen una pareja que con el tiempo terminé queriendo un montón, sobre todo porque Domyoji realmente te transmite un amor incondicional por ella. El second lead es más criticable que querible, pero el grupo de F4 como amigos me parece maravilloso. La historia me parece muy entretenida, tiene conflictos que podrían resolverse fácil y se alargan, pero no por eso me gustó menos (además me reí mucho).
En general, disfruté un montón todo, desde la moda espantosa del 2000 a las situaciones clichés y los personajes dramáticos. ¡Súper entretenida!
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¡Sorpresivamente disfrutable!
¡Hello, gente bella! Hoy por fin me paso por acá para hablarles de un dorama que (sorpresivamente) me encantó: #HanaYoriDango o #BoysOverFlowers.La trama, como ya sabrán, va de una chica llamada Makino que, a pesar de ser de clase trabajadora, asiste a un colegio de gente millonaria. En esta escuela hay cuatro chicos, los F4, que se destacan entre el resto y que tienen carta libre para hacer lo que quieran. Por cosas de la vida, Makino termina siendo marcada por los F4 y su vida se complica aún más... al menos hasta que el cabecilla del grupo, Tsukasa Domyoji, se fija en ella.
¿Ya les dije que amo a los japoneses con todo mi ser? Porque en serio los amo, más cuando se trata de este tipo de historias que, si estuvieran hechas de otra manera, serían inmirables. ¿Por qué digo esto? Porque en Hana Yori Dango hay un montón de cosas que están mal y, si la serie se tomara en serio a sí misma, sería un problema, pero genuinamente no lo hace, entonces es imposible no morirte de risa con todo lo absurdo que va pasando.
Les juro que no lo puedo creer, pero amo a Tsukasa con todo mi ser, y puede que sea porque Jun Matsumoto lo interpreta mejor que nadie (al de la versión animada no lo puedo ni ver y, por lo poco que vi de Min Ho, tampoco me cierra). Es un loco, sí, pero es tan nabo y adorable que es imposible no dejarle pasar todo. En este momento soy el fan de Wanda, pero con Domyoji jaja.
Makino también me gusta, no es algo que me encante, pero es una buena protagonista. Además, la pareja que hace con Tsukasa es todo lo que está bien, hace mucho que no amaba tanto a una pareja.
Los personajes secundarios son simpáticos y me gusta mucho cómo se van construyendo y desarrollando los vínculos entre todos ellos. Los F4 son un grupo de amigos muy bueno (aunque individualmente mi menos favorito fue Rui, el second lead, ups) y todos los demás se integran muy bien en la trama.
Puede que la primera temporada sea mi favorita, pero la segunda no está mal (empieza floja, pero el final es HERMOSO) y la película es un cierre fantástico para la historia (les recomiendo ver el corte del director).
Nada, eso. Muy divertida y disfrutable.
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Los demas chicos de F4 no tienen quizas una historia tan impactante pero si se ve el lazo de amistad entre ellos.
Matsumoto Jun lo hizo fenomenal no decepciona para nada.
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I think almost everybody who is familiar with this story knows that there are several adaptations for it. It all started with the manga, then the anime, then the 1995 movie and then 4 drama adaptions from China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea. This version, the JDrama one is my favorite. Reasons? Here I go.
Story:
The story isn't your typical Cinderella. Yes, there's a poor girl and a rich guy and yes, he falls in love with her, but this Cinderella definitely doesn't want the charming prince to return her glass slipper. For me this story is a master piece not because of the love story, but because of its crudeness. It deals bluntly with heavy issues (even more forbidden in Japan) like bullying, rape, tolerance, corruption, class differences and the general injustice that is high school. I think this a story that every teenage girl should know of, because it says that you don't have to be anything to please a guy.Instead, you should worry about the things surrounding you and how you can make a change.
The love story is pretty good and addictive too. You have a strong female character who deals with a LOT of things throughout the story. She isn't searching for love, she has her hands already full with school and her family. She isn't pretty OR nice. Neither is she elegant or flirty. BUT, she is loyal to her friends and always defends people against injustice. She is honourable and honest, she always speaks her mind, even if it will get her in huge trouble afterwards. She's also fearless and does what most people are afraid to. Watching this now, I realize that Makino has been my role model throughout my teenage years and has helped me morph into the person I am today. I am still very far from being like her, but she's a truly inspirational character who makes me always push myself harder.
Then there's Domyouji, who is far from your perfect prince charming. To put it mildly, he's a total jerk and a bully. He's used to getting his way and everybody is afraid of him. He's a really rotten human being, if that can even be called human. But, when Makino confronts him instead of running away from him, he falls instantly in love with her. For me one of the greatest thing about HYD is seeing Domyouji slowly changing from being the monster that he was at first to a truly beautiful human being. His love for Makino makes him grow as a person, become someone kind and adorable, and he learns a little more about life, and accepts that he can't always have his way.
Acting:
All the cast does a perfect job. They made the characters from the manga come alive completely, instead of changing them. The chemistry between Inoue Mao and Matsumoto Jun is so real that I often wish they were a couple in real life while watching them, and the chemistry between the F4 is great too. They really came together as a group of friends who always have their back for each other.
The thing about this story is that you don't say: wow this person is a great actor/actress. It is the kind of awesome acting that makes you forget they're acting. It's simply natural and perfect.
Music:
The OST is really good. It's not mad good, but it's the kind of music that gets stucked in your head for several days in a row. It has been on my iPod for several years, and I sometimes use it as a ringtone from my phone.
Rewatch:
I've watched this several times and I will keep rewatching it, because I learn something new about it every time I watch it.
Overall:
This is one of those dramas that for ME, is really a must. If you haven't watched it, I recommend it greatly. I don't know if you'll think of it as high as I do, but I seriously think you'll like it, what are you waiting for? :)
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Story: So if you've read the manga, watched the anime, or have seen either the Korean/ Japanese version you already know the story. For others the story may seem a bit weird but it has a lot of heart and it totally grabs your attention. Its a romantic comedy so its a story based around love.
Acting: Ahh soo much better than the Korean version, much much much better. Though the cast wasn't as pretty as the Korean version they were excellent actors. I already liked Matsumoto Jun from Kimi Wa Petto but this story made me fall in love with him. The main female Inou Mao is SOOO SOOO SOO much better than Goo Hye Sun and her horrible acting. I love the cast, and I thought the girl who played Shisuka was GORGEOUS! She was so pretty.
Music: I really liked the music it was cute and catchy. But I got annoyed after they played it over and over again.
Rewatch: Definitely will watch again when I'm in the mood for a good romance drama.
Forget the Korean version of the drama, why wasn't this my drama. Why did the Korean version have to be my first drama and ruin Kdramas for me for a while. If you want pretty sets and pretty actors go to the Korean version, but if you want awesome acting and true feelings this version is THE BEST!! LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEE
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Anyway, the story is known and as everyone agree it's a nice story with great events that will make you anticipate more.
The music: It was good.
What I truly blame on this season that it's too short. What I truly like is Domyouji's foolishness; Matsumoto Jun did his role perfectly no mistakes at all, I fell in love with his character in this drama: so cute, so funny and most of all so childish.
I believe that this drama is one of the greatest jdramas that i've ever seen, I enjoyed it so much.
I wonder if there's someone who haven't watched it and if there's such person I would highly recommend this.
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Initially I like this drama. I liked the lead female,Makino Tsukushi, as a strong female role because she would't succumb to the arrogant F4(especially from the lead male Domyouji Tsukasa). It was cliche, but I've come to expect that in any japanese teen drama. Some reactions and plot devices were unrealistic, but I can ignore that. What turned me off was the complete 180 the drama took from reality involving Domyouji. Let's get this straight, Domyouji is a narcissistic, obnoxious, arrogant creep. Nothing leads me to feel empathy for his character. Domyouji does awful, terrible, things to harass Makino; even going as far as hiring people to sexually assault her. The 'excuses' for his behavior (his background story) are not at all valid for being such an awful human being and I feel no empathy for the character.
I had to quit watching after I searched for the ending. I couldn't make myself sit through the entire drama only to be enraged at the end.
The only semi saving grace for this show was the acting. Oguri Shun is a brilliant actor, and Jun Matsumoto portrays his character well (as does Mao Inoue). So I guess if you are a fan of the manga you will like it (???). For me, two thumbs way way down.
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My first thought when I watched the first episode of Hana Yori Dango was that Matsumoto Jun was so physically wrong for the part. But by the end of the first episode, he had captured the essential nature of Domyoji Tsukasa like nobody before or since; from the utter bad-boy prep school hauteur, to the barely hidden sociopathic tendencies springing from a need for love that he had never received whilst growing up. Is there anything sexier than a bad-boy that can be tamed by his one true love?
And speaking of that one true love, we now come to our lady protagonist, Inoue Mao as Makino Tsukushi. She IS Makino on every level, from her uncanny resemblance to the Manga character created way back in 1992 by Kamio Youko.
Special mention to Oguri Shun as Hanazawa Rui, a member of F4, and Domyoji's main rival for Makino's heart. His Rui is sexy and strong and he takes matters into his own hands when he begins to protect Makino.. Bravo for a job well done.
In comparison to Kkotboda Namja, the production values of Hana Yori Dango are clearly superior. Whilst the interiors of the various mansions in Boys over Flowers are clearly cheap sets, most of the interiors in Hana Yori Dango are filmed in actual palatial mansions, and the difference is obvious.
From the opening episode to the miraculous final shot of season 1, with Makino and Domyoji filmed in cameo against a setting sun as they embrace and Makino finally admits to Domyoji how she feels, this drama is special and remains to this day in my top 3 dramas of all time.
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Either it's been too long for anyone to remember what happened in this drama to write a review or people think this drama is way too good to need a review (which isn't a bad argument).
Anyway, here I am to write a review with all I can remember!
First point to make: Personally, I suggest you watch this drama no matter what I have to say.
This is the ultimate drama in my opinion. Why?
Well, this was my very first asian drama, ever. I was introduced to the asian drama world by friends. Back when I watched it in 2005, I was enchanted. This drama has a special place in my heart. This drama, in my opinion, is a classic. You will fall in love with it.
Now some deeper explanation for my scoring:
Story: This drama is based on the manga. I watched the drama and tried to read the manga, but it didn't work out. I couldn't get past the artwork and the fact that I already knew everything >__>; However, great story and wonderful script writing. There are moments you will get mad, want to cry, and blush and say "awww".
Acting/Cast: Wonderful. People argue that the cast from the Korean version Boys Before Flowers are more beautiful, and I slightly agree so I deducted .5. However, this cast will always and forever be the "original" cast for me. I am also looking back and thinking that the acting wasn't super, so I deducted .5.
However, there is so much to why acting/cast gets a 9 rather than a 1. This cast KNOWS how to reel you in. You WILL feel for them! Inoue Mao gives a wonderful intro in the beginning about her life at Eitoku. You'll know exactly what's going on. Everyone's situation will be well shown, and a big round of applause goes to the cast for that. I must also say that I fell for the guys who play the F4 because they're very good looking ;] Matsuda Shota!
Music: This drama got me into J-Pop. At that point I had only been into anime music because I used to only watch anime. With Arashi's WISH opening and Otsuka Ai's Planetarium song, I fell in love with J-Pop. Wonderful songs.
Rewatch value: Although I haven't rewatched HYD, I must say that it wouldn't be a bad idea to. I honestly believe this drama isn't easy to become bored of.
Overall: Like I said, this is the ultimate, classic asian Japanese drama. There is no other score than a 10/10.
If you still haven't been convinced to watch this drama, please talk to the many other dramawatchers out there who I am sure will claim that HYD is one of the best out there and even if not the best, will always and forever be a classic to all of us.
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Akira and Okami are cute, and I like that Akira has a larger part than Song Woo Bin.
Domyoji is much better than Gu Jun Pyo, for me. He is more respectful of Makino and her bounderies, and doesn't force her to be with him like Jun Pyo does. Even when he calls her his girlfriend, he later told her that he only said that to get Rui off his back, and that he was aware she hadn't given him a reply yet. He is also more mature than Jun Pyo. Jun Pyo always seemed a little ridiculous adn over the top to me, and I never loved him as a character; I was more interested in his dynamic with Jan Di. But I like Domyoji as a character, as well as his dynamic with Makino. As for Rui, I like him more than Ji Hoo. He is more supportive of Makino and Domyoji's relationship and Makino's crush on him didn't last long so there isn't too much of a love triangle. Also, the Saturn necklace is better than the moon and star because the moon and star always seemed a bit rude to me like, yeah you can't leave me. Like, um, a little intimidating there. But the saturn necklace is gorgeous and more meaningful, they're both from Saturn. Also, I like Makino's declaration of love much more.
So Hana Yori Dango?
I'm loving it.
(Boys Over Flowers fans: This is my personal opinion! Feel free to prefer BOF! Everyone has their own taste and both shows are good and valid! :) )
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Another popular drama that is unworthy of the hype.
This review has mild spoilers but nothing that will ruin the drama for you if you haven’t watched it already. :) I have not read or watched any other media adaptations of Hana Yori Dango and my review is based solely on this version.First of all, I want to say that I am pretty new to dramas in general and jdramas in particular. Jdramas generally have a very positive reception from me and this is the first jdrama which I’ve rated so low.
Hana Yori Dango was a painful watch. The only reason why I watched it was because it was one of the “popular” Japanese dramas according to the MDL database and with over 40,000 viewers on MDL alone, HYD is no doubt popular. It has a rating of 8.3 which is higher than some of the masterfully written jdramas like “Karamazov no Kyodai.”
With these facts in mind, and because I wanted to watch something popular, I tried Hana Yori Dango.
As described in the synopsis, Hana Yori Dango follows the story of Makino Tsukushi who is the only student at Eitoku who comes from a poor family. Eitoku is attended by children of rich families and its despot is a group of four high-school students who go by the title of “Four Flowers,” abbreviated as F4—Domyoji Tsukasa, the leader of F4 and the heir to the Domyoji World Finance Group; Hanazawa Rui, the introverted son of a large company; Nishikado Sojiro and Mimasaka Akira.
Tsukushi always maintains a low profile at Eitoku but when she stands up for her friend and new transfer student Sakurako, she becomes the subject of ridicule and bullying because the F4 have issued the Red Notice for her.
Following this, Tsukushi is defended on several occassions by Hanazawa Rui and she develops a crush on him but Domyouji falls for her and thus begins the tussle between the two friends.
These are my primary problems with Hana Yori Dango:
1. Badly written Female lead.
Tsukushi is actually quite a nice female lead. She is atypical in the sense that she isn’t beautiful according to societal standards, her manners aren’t polished like other female leads are expected to be and she can throw a mean punch.
But Tsukushi is a bad attempt at writing a strong female lead, so much so that it doesn’t justify the “Strong Female Lead” tag on MDL. Yes, she stands up for her best friend Yuki and also protects Sakurako, but at the most crucial moments luke when Domyouji sends a gang of boys after her to rape her (more on that in a bit) or when a knife was held to her throat, she completely became dependant on Hanazawa Rui or Domyouji to save her.
Tsukushi is a typical example of a femae lead who is strong in a “cute way,” but doesn’t stand up for herself at serious moments like when she is about to get raped.
2. Atrocious Male Lead.
Lets get this clear. Domyouji is an asshole. No, he is.
He is the leader of the F4 and actively causes other students to get bullied and he does so even if he someone mistakenly dirties his shirt. He goes so far as to inhumanely treat Tsukushi by asking her to lick sauce off his shoes. He also bullies three boys by dunking their heads under water, to make them rape Tsukushi and drive her out of the school.
The worst part is that Domyouji had nearly no character development and whatever minor character development he did have, was abrupt and sudden.
3. Romance.
By the end of Hana Yori Dango, each of the F4 members have found their perfect good girl pairings. They don’t have anger issues anymore and are not womanizers. The concluding pairs don't sit well with me at all because the only pair I was truly rooting for were Hanazawa Ruu and his crush.
Even in terms of Domyouji and Tsukushi, their development of feelings was abrupt and the realization of mutual feelings happened only after several cliched dramatic events. Long story short, the development of romance has a lot to make up for.
4. The ending. (Major spoiler)
Hana Yori Dango could have had a great ending in my opinion, with Domyouji’s mother understanding that Domyouji and Tsukushi’s feelings were real. But no, they decided to drag thus story into a second season with a boring ending involving a teary farewell.
It was almost as if a part of the ending had been cut out as a sudden decision.
The final takeaway:
I think the best part about Hana Yori Dango is that it doesn’t take itself too seriously. It is full of cliches and tropes and it could have been a fun watch but it was just too problematic and I have to draw a line.
A handsome 3.5 for HYD. This was a waste of my time. Rewatch value is the lowest I vould offer on the given scale. I do not plan to watch other adaptations of HYD except maybe the upcoming Thai adaptation because I like GMMTV dramas and I hope they change up the story to reduce these aspects which ruined HYD for me.
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